Reporting Requirements for Pension Recipients

To verify eligibility for benefits, the SÄV has been participating in the death data reconciliation process with Deutsche Post Renten Service since 1 January 2023. Under this scheme, death notifications for pensioners residing in Germany are sent to us electronically. This supports our work and reduces overpayments of pensions to members who have already passed away. It ensures we receive the necessary notifications in a timely manner. However, pensioners and recipients of widower’s or widow’s benefits living abroad are required to submit proof of their status on a regular basis.